Pauline said today: "It must be said that in the 20 years I can count between my neighbours, nothing like this has ever happened before. The villagers have been amazing. I don't want anyone to think that this barbaric incident is something that is the norm here."

Leo was attacked in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, on January 13th but is now recovering after surgery (Image: Deadline News)

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She said: "His treatment so far has reached the £2000. I was struggling with funding Leo's aftercare and medications so my lovely new friend Kimberley decided to help raise funds for him while I concentrate on looking after Leo and raising awareness for Cats Protection, SSPCA and animal cruelty in general."

You can donate to Leo's veterinary bills on the just giving link here .